Uehara Shuzo

上原酒造

Uehara Shuzo in Takashima, Shiga produces the acclaimed Fumotoi (Foot of the Mountain) brand. Drawing water from the Hira mountains near Lake Biwa, the brewery is a leader in Shiga's eco-conscious sake movement, using locally grown rice with reduced pesticides. Their yamahai and kimoto expressions deliver depth and complexity while honoring environmental stewardship.